Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Cuisine: Greek

Courses: Side Dish

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 6

Calories: 230

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
2 shallots (or 1/2 yellow onion, diced small)
3 1/2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
4 tablespoons chives (fresh, chopped, divided)
4 tablespoons dill (fresh, chopped, divided)
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth. Discount code COOKINGKATIELADY at Kettle & Fire!)
5 ounces spinach (fresh)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons butter (grass-fed)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
2 lemons (zested)
Feta cheese (for garnish, optional)
Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)

Instructions

1
Sauté the aromatics. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
2
Add the herbs. Add the minced garlic along with half of the dill and half of the chives. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Wilt the spinach. Add the fresh spinach to the pot and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring as needed, until completely wilted.
4
Cook the rice. Stir in the basmati rice, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to help prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
5
Finish with lemon and herbs. Once the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, stir in the butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining dill and chives.
6
Serve. Top with crumbled feta and garnish with fresh lemon wedges, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 229kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 4.2g22%
Cholesterol 18.9mg7%
Sodium 99.8mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 26.7g9%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 6.2g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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